Meaning & Definition of Rim in English

1. The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

• "The ball hit the rim and bounced off"

3. The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

4. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

5. The top edge of a vessel or other container

1. Run around the rim of

• "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"

2. Furnish with a rim

• "Rim a hat"

3. Roll around the rim of

• "The ball rimmed the basket"